Micro-grid market to soar after 2015, says Frost & Sullivan
Driven by growing renewable energy demand in numerous regions, the market for micro-grid installations will grow rapidly between 2015 and 2020.
Indian industry headed towards calamity, warns federation
The National Solar Energy Federation of India has complained about the quality of domestic-made technology in a letter to the government.
Panasonic develops stand-alone PV power system
The companys Power Supply Container generates and stores solar energy, and is ideal for for rural off-grid areas.
NEC snaps up grid-scale battery business
The Japanese company has purchased A123 Energy Solutions from China’s Wanxiang Group for a reported $100 million.
California calls for large-scale energy storage
The Energy Storage trade fair in Düsseldorf begins with a rousing call from California for more energy storage solutions.
India considers new PV support scheme for state-owned companies
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy may introduce a separate scheme for Public Sector Undertakings.
Israel’s Parliament installs rooftop PV, applies net-metering innovation
The Parliament building has announced a tender for a 400 kW rooftop installation that will make it the greenest government HQ in the world.
Hanwha Q CELLS collaborates on 31 MW Mexican PV installations
The German-headquartered company will finance all 31 MW of PV across 120 locations of local retail giants, Tiendas Soriana.
Construction begins on 250 MW First Solar Nevada PV plant
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power agrees 25-year PPA for the project, which will be located north of Las Vegas.
Yingli completes 1 MW World Cup solar installation
The array at Brazil’s Arena Pernambuco stadium will deliver clean solar energy to one of the forthcoming soccer World Cup’s most important venues.
